SOC 1 : Relationship Between Health And Fitness and the Role That Exercises Play In Both Flashcards
Health
A state of comple emotional/psychological,physical and social well-being and not merely the absense of disease and infermity.
Exercise
Physical activity that maintains or improves health and fitness
Fitness
Ability to meet the demands of an environment
Performance
How well a task is completed
Sedentary
Lacking in physical activity
HypoKinetic disease
A disease cause by lack of physical activity or sedentary lifestyle
What impact does exercsie have on health and fitness?
You can improve your health by taking part in exercise as it builds up fitness levels, which in turn can enable you to perform better. Also regular excercise can help keep you healthy by preventing illness.Excercise can make you less susceptible to hypokinetic diseases including heart disease and high blood pressure which can enable you to live longer.
What are the physcial benefits of a healthy active lifestyle?
Increase cardiovascular fitness
Improve strength
Improve muscular endurance
Increase flexibility
Improve body composition
Improve performance
What are the social benefits of a healthy active lifestyle?
Mix with others
Make new friends
Develop teamwork/co-operation skills
Work with others
What are the psychological benefits of a healthy active lifestyle?
Relieve or prevent stress and tension
Psychological challenge
Increase self-esteem and confidence
Help the individual feel good
Appreciate an improved body shape
Contribute to the enjoyment of life